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in partnership with

The University of Akron Field Station

The University of Akron Field Station

Contact:

Dr. Lara Roketenetz

Director

Ldr11@uakron.edu

Region Served: Akron, Ohio

Website: fieldstation.uakron.edu

Focus Area: Engagement Completed Planned

Engagement

Educate visitors on sustainable, fossil-free horticulture (by end of 2025)

Educate visitors on the impacts of food choices and waste on climate change (by end of 2025)

Establish an employee green team to support climate action (by end of 2025)

Teach facts and best practices to mitigate and reduce global climate change

Additional Goals for This Institution

Buildings and Energy

Water

Food Service

Transportation

Waste

Landscapes and Horticulture

Ensure 25% of all lawn/garden maintenance equipment is electric (by end of 2026)

Ensure that 50% pesticides and fertilizers used are not derived from fossil fuels (by end of 2024)

Reduce lawn areas by 10% and encourage native plant replacements

Support reforestation to sequester carbon

Investments

Research

‹ The Tech Interactive

The WaterShed Education Center ›

Presented by
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Additional Resources

2030 Palette: A Database of Sustainable Design Strategies and Resources

BGCI Technical Review: The Role of Botanic Gardens in Practising
and Promoting Environmental Sustainability

Our Collections Matter: ICCROM

Project Drawdown

Public Gardens Sustainability Index

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

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